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Situated on the Escondido Rim in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert between the towns of Alpine and Marfa, the El Cielo Ranch encompasses over 20,000 acres of great aoudad country allowing for multiple opportunities at harvesting a 30+ inch ram. This all-inclusive hunt is for one (1) hunter and one non-hunting guest with include meals, lodging, guides, vehicles and game processing. Surrounded by mountains, there are abundant 50-mile views from the tops of the mountain rims. Elephant Mountain, Santiago Peak, Big Bend State Park and the McDonald Observatory are some of the iconic landmarks in sight of the ranch. The headquarters area consists of a historic main house dating back to early 1900s, a recently-built guest house, and a bunk house. In addition, it features a pool, a hot tub, a pergola-covered fireplace and seating area, and a large lawn.
Other amenities include a regulation skeet and trap range with a covered pavilion and a rifle range. Miles of well-maintained roads making getting around the ranch a simple affair. This hunt is to be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date between October 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025. Thanks again to TWA Vice President Nyle and Nancy Maxwell for this unique donation.
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JW Marriott, 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, Texas, 78261, United States
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